Review tuition rates for undergraduate and graduate programs and courses. Tuition is due shortly after each semester begins, and rates are assessed every semester of enrollment.

To view the detailed list of cost of attendance elements, visit the Tuition Information site and select the appropriate World Campus semester.

Undergraduate tuition is calculated based on the number of credits for which you register and the number of total credits you have accrued at or transferred to Penn State. 

Tuition is due shortly after each semester begins and rates are assessed every semester of enrollment.

2025–26 Academic Year Rates

Tuition Rates for the Fall 2025, Spring 2026, and Summer 2026 Semesters
How many credits do you plan to take per semester?If you have 59 or fewer creditsIf you have 60 or more credits
11 or fewer$638 per credit$685 per credit
12–19$7,755 per semester$8,371 per semester

Undergraduate students taking more than 19 credits will be charged the flat tuition rate plus the regular per credit hour rate for each credit above 19. 

Graduate tuition varies based on the program you choose.

The following information can be used to estimate tuition for courses taken while not enrolled in a program. Tuition is due shortly after each semester begins and rates are assessed every semester of enrollment.

2025–26 Academic Year Rates

Undergraduate Tuition Rates for the Fall 2025, Spring 2026, and Summer 2026 semesters
How many credits do you plan to take per semester?If you have 59 or fewer creditsIf you have 60 or more credits
11 or fewer$638 per credit$685 per credit
12–19$7,755 per semester$8,371 per semester

Undergraduate students taking more than 19 credits will be charged the flat tuition rate plus the regular per credit hour rate for each credit above 19.  

Graduate Tuition Rates for the Fall 2025, Spring 2026, and Summer 2026 Semesters
How many credits do you plan to take per semester?Cost
11 or fewer$1,037 per credit
12 or more$12,448 per semester

In addition to tuition, students are responsible for course material costs. During your course of study you may also incur charges if you require transcripts, credit-by-examination, or exam proctors.